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[adiasplat.livejournal.com]

I've been taking Marvelon for almost 3 years now. The past few months I've found that I'm spotting a lot between cycles when previously I never had. To me, this probably means that Marvelon is not the pill for me any longer. (I've lost around 70lbs during this time so it stands to reason that the same pill may not be right for me anymore, I'd think). I'm planning to go to the doctor after this period is done (since I expect they'll want to do a pap smear and generally prefer not to do that during one's period) but in the meanwhile, I was wondering - in terms of preventing pregnancy, is just the pill still enough, even tho I'm spotting? It wouldn't be tragic if I got pregnant, altho my husband and I have only been married since the end of September and were hoping to wait a little longer. :)

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[awakeningflame.livejournal.com]

Even though you are spotting, the pill should be just as effective as it normally is, assuming you are taking it as prescribed. = )

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[adiasplat.livejournal.com]

Yup. I'm doing that part right. My body just isn't cooperating these days. :P

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[righteousbean.livejournal.com]

that's how i understand it

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[adiasplat.livejournal.com]

That's kind of what I figured too, I just wanted to be sure. I'm a little confused why the sudden spotting but when I see a doctor, I'm sure they'll be able to help me find something that will work better for me.

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[righteousbean.livejournal.com]

have you had added stress? less sleep? new meds, even over the counter? those all factor in

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[adiasplat.livejournal.com]

Well I did just move to another country and that's when I started having the spotting. At first I attributed it to stress, but then I wasn't sure 'cause I had a couple of normal months and then it came back. It's hard for me to compare my stress levels between before and now... Before, I hated my job, was apart from my fiance and preparing to leave my family. Those were all stressful. Now I've been unemployed since I haven't had a work permit, gotten to sleep in as much as I want (so, lots more sleep) and I guess there's been some stress from certain people in my life here but I don't know that it's any more or less than what I had before I moved, when I had no problems, so it's hard to say.

Maybe it's the different water. :P

(I come from Canada, the water isn't all that different :P)

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[righteousbean.livejournal.com]

so there you go, difference in where you are climate wise, and difference in lifestyle, that would to it, i'd think

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[adiasplat.livejournal.com]

Perhaps, I don't know... It certainly stands to reason. Hopefully the dr will be able to suggest a different pill since it's not okay with me to spot all the time. It's so frustrating.

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[righteousbean.livejournal.com]

yeah ive had that too around exam time, but then since maybe you are having more sex having moved in with your hubby and all of that, your body may be adjusting, i don't know, but yea talk to your doctor :)

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[adiasplat.livejournal.com]

I've considered that too. I know that I will spot after a particularly "rough" session, but I figure that's just 'cause we moved things around in there. :P I honestly can't recall though if every time it's happened has been because of that or not though... I should have paid better attention to it. I know that this time, there is definitely a correlation... Friday night = rough (I hate that word, it makes it sound like it was somehow "bad" but you know what I mean, right?) and then saturday, spotting. So, maybe. Still frustrating though. I don't want to give up sex just to stop having my dumb period show up. :P

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[righteousbean.livejournal.com]

yea, i notice that too
when the bf and i have sex a little bit more rough as you put it, or go long(er) i spot at times too, not a considerable amount but noticable on the toilet paper ya know?

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[adiasplat.livejournal.com]

It's sometimes been a little heavier than just noticing on the TP, that's why it concerns me... Like, I'll have to wear a pad just in case. :(

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[righteousbean.livejournal.com]

see how long it lasts and if you notice any other changes, and then let the doctor know, s/he will know, or should know.

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[adiasplat.livejournal.com]

*nods* Hope so. The worst part is that I haven't been to a doctor since I've been in the US so for the first time I go, it'll be for this. I'm not looking forward to a pap with a stranger. :P Ohwell, I'll survive.

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[righteousbean.livejournal.com]

heh. okie, i added you, just because. good luck on the dr.

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[adiasplat.livejournal.com]

I added you back. :)